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May 5, 2012 Page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Muxamedrashid Ali with Michael Medina acting as his representative Owner: St. Anthony Business Center Corporation Location: 3055 Old Highway 8 Existing Land Use / Industrial /Commercial; zoned LI; Light Industrial District Zoning: Surrounding Land North: High Density Residential; zoned 114; Multiple Family Use / Zoning: East: Commercial /Industrial; zoned LI; Light Industrial South: Vacant; zoned NA; Public Right of Way West: Low Density Residential; zoned RI; Single - Family Deadline for Agency Application Date: 02 -14 -12 Action: 60 Days: 04 -13 -12 Extension Letter Mailed: 04 -03 -12 120 Days: 06 -12 -12 CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1. Background. Muxamedrashid Ali on behalf of the Abu - Huraira Islamic Center is requesting a conditional use permit to allow an `assembly' at 3055 Old Highway 8. The Applicant's representative (Michael Medina) has stated that the `assembly' would occupy the lower level of the south building. There is also a space on the main floor of the building that will act as the `receiving room' for the center. The Islamic Center would host a daily prayer hour and special prayer and potluck dining events during Ramadan. According to information provided by the Applicant, the lower level of the south building comprises approximately 13,280 square feet, with approximately 1,625 square feet leased to a tenant. This leaves approximately 11,655 square feet for assembly use in the lower level. The space identified for assembly is 12,940 square feet (11,655 in lower level and 1,286 on the main level). The entire building is approximately 103,460 square feet. The rest of the building (the three story office tower and the first level of the south building) less the receiving room would remain as office /tenant space. The underlying zoning district is LI — Light Industrial which does not include assemblies as a permitted use. However, as noted in Title XV, Chapter 152, Section 152.142, (G) Assembly, meeting lodge or convention halls are considered a `permitted conditional use'. The Zoning Code does not define assembly, meeting lodge or convention hall. The study being prepared will address these definitions. 2. Overview. Location The assembly is proposed to be located in the basement of an existing building. No exterior expansions or modifications to the building are proposed with this application. The interior will be modified to meet current building codes. The proposed assembly is located in the basement of the southern building. The main floor of the southern building would remain as office /tenant space. The entire north building would remain as office /tenant space. Hours of Operation The proposed hours of operation for the `assembly' area include the following: • Daily prayer from 1:00 to 2:00 PM • Evening worship and food sharing during Ramadan